Pesto Pepper Tortellini

Try this creamy, basil-infused dish for two. Strips of sweet red pepper are sauteed with garlic, cooked with cream and enriched with walnuts, basil and onion. Serve warm over cheese tortellini.

INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):

19 ounces cheese tortellini

1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup butter

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup ground walnuts

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

PREPARATION:

Prepare tortellini according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute red pepper and garlic in butter or margarine until pepper is crisp and tender. Stir in cream and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add walnuts, basil and onion and heat through.